He will allow an hour or two for me to reconnoitre, and will then be expecting me back.

As it is, I shall be two hours after the time when he will be expecting me, for he knows nothing about the boat being carried across this island, and will make no allowance for that.

Moreover, Polani and his daughters will be anxious about me." "Oh, you flatter yourself they will be lying awake for you," Matteo said, laughing.

"Thinking over your dangers! Well, there's nothing like having a good idea of one's self." Francis joined in the laugh.
"It does sound rather conceited, Matteo; but I know they will be anxious.

They took up the idea it was a dangerous service I was going on, and I have no doubt they fidgeted over it.